Monthly Archives: October 2018

The Greatest Jazz Pianist……………………….

Posted on October 31, 2018 by kindadukish

I have been listening to jazz music for the best part of fifty odd years and have developed a love of most genres of the music from early New Orleans to the Avant Garde, although I have to confess that … Continue reading →

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“China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors”- Liverpool

Posted on October 20, 2018 by kindadukish

  Last week I went to view the exhibition currently in situ at the World Museum in Liverpool, namely “China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors”. I wasn’t really sure what to expect so went with an open mind, fully cognizant … Continue reading →

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The Creation, CBSO/Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla

Posted on October 4, 2018 by kindadukish

For the last few years I have followed the career of the Lithuanian conductor Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla with considerable interest. She was the “shock” appointment as Musical Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra after Andris Nelsons departed for the … Continue reading →

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The Mushroom (las setas) in Seville…….weird and wonderful

Posted on October 3, 2018 by kindadukish

On our third day in Seville we decided to take a “free walking tour” of the city and were told to meet our guide outside “The Mushroom”. We arrived at the due time and were quite taken aback by this … Continue reading →

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Taller Andaluz de Cocina – cookery school in Seville

Posted on October 1, 2018 by kindadukish

On my recent visit to Seville I had a day to myself as my wife had gone on a trip to Granada and I couldn’t face the 6 hours of travelling, no matter how beautiful the sights of Granada are! … Continue reading →

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